MediaDailyNews
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
  • Murdoch Says Huge TV Profits Are History

    News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch all but declared on Tuesday that the sky's-the-limit profits from traditional broadcast TV are over. He said free-to-air TV … Read the whole story

  • Media X: Off Color

    Social change is not a seat-of-the-pants kind of thing. But--aided and abetted by marketers--nobody is willing to get off their ass, away from the … Read the whole story

  • Political Punch: 'Newsweek' Launches Web Show

    Newsweek.com will soon host a new weekly show about politics. Produced by TV veteran Tammy Haddad, most recently executive producer of "Hardball With Chris … Read the whole story

  • Strike Could Result In 9% Ratings Drop

    Should the writers' strike continue for the rest of the season, estimates are that it could sink network prime-time ratings by 9%. Read the whole story

  • Countdown: ABC Adopts Changes In Circulation Reporting

    The Audit Bureau of Circulations has adopted a series of new rules and standards governing circulation reporting at U.S. newspapers. It also loosened some … Read the whole story

  • Murdoch: Big Changes Coming To WSJ

    The first edition of The Wall Street Journal published under News Corp.'s control is expected to land on doorsteps a month from today. CEO … Read the whole story

  • Super Bowl Scores: Only 2 Spots Remain

    The whistle has just about blown on sales for the Super Bowl with only two spots remaining. The near-sellout on Fox comes well in … Read the whole story

  • Gas Station TV Pumps Up

    Gas Station TV will soon be able to reach consumers at multiple points during their visit to the gas station, as in-store digital video … Read the whole story

  • CBS' 'CSI' Helps Early Sweeps Ratings

    The second Monday of the November sweep found CBS closing in on ABC's usual dominant lead on that night. CBS edged up to a … Read the whole story

  • Bravo Sews Up Deal To Market 'Project Runway'-Branded Sewing Machines

    Bravo has sewed up a licensing deal involving its "Project Runway" brand. The NBC Universal network has an agreement with Brother International allowing it … Read the whole story